Course Catalog - Polk County Chapter

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American Red Cross

Health and Safety Training Course Catalog

As the leader in health and safety training for more than 90 years, the American Red Cross is today’s premier provider of first aid, CPR, water safety, swimming lessons, caregiving training, babysitter’s training and other health and safety education programs. Developed in conjunction with medical and aquatics experts, each program delivers the latest information and lifesaving techniques.

New First Aid/CPR/AED Program Now Available

Our new First Aid/CPR/AED program incorporates the latest science in first aid, CPR and emergency cardiovascular care and features a wealth of educational innovations to enhance the learning experience for students, such as:

· An innovative and engaging “practice-while-you-watch” instructional method that allows learners to perform skills along with a video while a classroom instructor provides more individual guidance.

· New training DVDs that are customized with the specific types of emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in community, school or workplace environments, enhancing the relevancy of training for students.

· New participant materials to support the learning process and provide an excellent refresher and reference after training.

· New optional one-hour Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training Module and 45-minute Asthma Inhaler Training Lesson—ideal for individuals who may be required to assist someone during a severe allergic reaction or asthma attack—are now available and can be added to your training program.

In Every City, In Every Community, the Red Cross is There Because You Are

Each year, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to the Red Cross for help. Through more than 800 locally supported chapters, 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their workplaces, homes, schools and communities. Some 4 million people give blood—the gift of life—through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. services members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of 181 national societies, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people.
All of these essential services are made possible by the voluntary service, blood and tissue donations, and financial support of the American people.

American Red Cross training such as CPR and first aid helps everyday people save lives. Through your participation in our health and safety programs, you enable the American Red Cross to provide lifesaving programs and services within our community. We truly value you support!

Choose from Comprehensive Programs Created to Fit a Variety of Needs

American Red Cross training programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life.

The American Red Cross Polk County Chapter offers training and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Whether you work with children, want training for a new or existing job, are a professional rescuer or simply want to know how to help someone in an emergency, we can help you build the skills you need. Use the chart below as your guide:

If you want to….	Take this course:
Learn CPR and first aid for adults, infants and children	First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Courses
Ensure individuals with a professional duty to respond are trained in CPR	CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Become a lifeguard	Lifeguard Training
Teach swimming lessons	Water Safety Instructor
Become a responsible babysitter	Babysitter’s Training
Use Red Cross educational materials for school-aged children’s programs	Materials for Educators and Youth Leaders
Become and American Red Cross Instructor	Instructor Candidate Training
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Attention Businesses:

We offer American Red Cross training on site, or you can send select employees to attend “train-the-trainer” courses, preparing them to provide first aid, CPR and AED training to other staff members. Red Cross workplace safety training is the complete emergency preparedness solution that’s smart for your employees and your bottom line. In fact, studies cited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) show a $4 to $6 return for every dollar invested in health and safety training, with improvements in the costs associated with absenteeism, Workers’ Compensation claims and productivity. With comprehensive, flexible programs, Red Cross training helps employees stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation and meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines.